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Michigan Long Term Care

 
web site:
Michigan Medicaid Long Term Care Task Force

source: Michigan State University Institute for Health Care Studies
languages: English
from the web page: "The charge of the task force according to the executive order was to... Review existing reports and reviews of the efficiency and effectiveness of the current mechanisms and funding for the provision of Medicaid long-term care services in Michigan and identify consensus recommendations...."

web page:
AARP Michigan Long-Term Care Survey

source: AARP
languages: English
from the web page: "In Michigan, the age 85 and older population will increase by approximately 60% over the next quarter century, and many will need some form of long-term care (LTC). With citizens beginning to raise questions about the range of LTC services available in their communities, the cost of those services, and efforts to expand existing services, AARP's telephone survey of 802 randomly selected age 50+ Michigan residents found that:..."

web site:
Long Term Care Michigan Regional Skills Alliance

languages: English
from the web site: "The Long Term Care Michigan Regional Skills Alliance (MiRSA) is an employer-led working group of collaborating partners, whose focus is on the long-term health care industry. The Long Term Care MiRSA collectively seeks to identify the specific skill sets needed within the employer's workforce..."

web page:
Long-Term Care Insurance Tax Incentives Offered by States, 2006

source: Kaiser State Health Facts - statehealthfacts.org
languages: English
from the web page: "...New Mexico residents are eligible for a tax deduction equal to a part or the sum of premiums paid in a given year for a long-term care insurance policy, provided that the premiums were paid with income that is included in the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the given tax year....."

brochure:
Long-Term Care in Michigan (Executive summary)

source: Michigan State University Extension
4 pages; languages: English
from the brochure: "The State of Michigan has a unique opportunity to restructure its long-term care system for our disabled and older population. In order to meet the burgeoning needs for long-term care services, Michigan finds itself at a crucial juncture in which it will substantially increase institutionally based long-term care services or choose an innovative route to make home and community-based care the primary venue of care. Historically, Michigan has rationed both institutional and community-based services, particularly when compared to other states..."

brochure:
Access to Long-Term Care: Know Your Options

source: Michigan Office of Services to the Aging
2 pages; languages: English
from the brochure: "This brochure offers information on the Medicaid programs that provide long-term care services and requirements for eligibility...."

web page:
HHS Partners With States On Long-Term Care Education Efforts - Campaign Promotes Long-Term Care Planning in Six States

source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
languages: English
from the web page: "Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Texas were chosen to participate in the next round of HHS' "Own Your Future" campaign, an aggressive education and outreach effort designed to promote long-term care planning among state residents. These six states were selected from 16 applications received in response to HHS' invitation for proposals...."

Michigan Long Term Care Insurance

 
brochure:
A Shopper’s Guide to LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

source: State of Michigan
48 pages; languages: English
from the brochure: "The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has written this guide to help you understand long-term care and the insurance options that can help you pay for long-term care services. The decision to buy long-term care insurance is very important and one you shouldn’t make in a hurry. By state law, insurance companies or agents must give you this guide to help you better understand longterm care insurance and decide which, if any, policy to buy....."

web page:
Finding an insurance professional

source: State of Michigan, Long Term Care
languages: English
from the web page: "Insurance agents sell several insurance products; each product requires a separate license (health, casualty, life, business, long term care, annuities)..."

brochure:
Long-Term Care Policies in Michigan

source: Michigan Department of Attorney General
2 pages; languages: English
from the brochure: "The following coverage provisions are required to be included in all long-term care policies sold to Michigan residents:..."

web page:
Senior Issues

source: Michigan, MI Department of Labor & Economic Growth
languages: English
from the web page: "...The information in this section includes Medicare/Medicare supplement/Medicare Advantage and long term care insurance.)..."

Michigan Assisted Living

 
web page:
Common Questions about Assisted Living

source: Michigan Assisted Living Association
languages: English
from the web page: "In Michigan, as well as throughout the nation, the concept of assisted living is experiencing phenomenal growth. This growth is actually a shift taking place in long term care services for the elderly. Pursuant to consumer demand, a wide variety of residential programs has been developed for the elderly who are looking for supports and services which are less costly and more homelike than traditional nursing homes...."

brochure:
Housing Options for Older Adults: A Guide for Making Housing Decisions.

source: U.S. Administration on Aging
28 pages; languages: English
from the brochure: "If you are beginning to think about your options, or need to make a decision in the near future, this booklet can help you. It can increase your understanding of your housing choices—and help you make informed housing decisions. This booklet provides an overview of the many housing options now available. It also discusses key benefits and challenges to consider for each housing option and describes the primary legal considerations relevant for each option..."


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